Ballito Pro coming up
Even if you aren't a surfer, it's well worth taking a drive to watch.
GET ready to watch surfing legends Jordy Smith, Josh Kerr and Nat Young compete in warm winter waves when the annual Ballito Pro presented by Billabong gets under way on June 27, and ends on July 9.
Recent Oi Rio Pro dominator Yago Dora and 2015 Ballito Pro winner, Alejo Muniz will also be carving through the water at the 49th edition of the world’s longest running professional surfing event with a prize-pool of R3.4 million.
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The women will showcase their talent in the QS1,000 Ballito Women’s Pro presented by Billabong while the Billabong Junior Series includes events for men and women aged 18-and-under for the second year.
The high performance action kicks off with the Billabong Junior Series from June 27-29 followed by the Surfing SA Trials on June 30 and the Ballito Women’s Pro on July 1 and 2.
The crown jewel of the festival, the QS10,000 Ballito Pro takes centre stage from Monday to Sunday, July 3-9.
Alongside the surfing, visitors will be spoiled for choice with non-stop activities providing even more entertainment throughout the Ballito festival site.
South Africa’s hottest musical acts appealing to all tastes – rock, pop, hip hop, kwaito, electro and dance – will be performing live on Salt Rock Beach over the last weekend from July 7-9.
Beach and extreme sports, culinary contests as well as quality retail and food stalls will captivate visitors to this coastal holiday highlight.
Vendors are called to apply to hire retail vending units at the Ballito Pro event. There are demarcated areas for food vendors, retail, crafters, displays and exhibitions.
For applications and info, contact Collette Bundy at 032 4375021 or 032 4375183 or email ballitoproretail@gmail.com; alternatively contact SMME officer, Nhlanhla Sanga at 032 4375077 or email nhlanhlas@kwadukuza.gov.za.
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